Department of Labor

See also:

• Regional: North America: United States: Government: Legislative Branch: Senate: Committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions  (5)
• Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Labor  (825)

U.S. Department of Labor -  .

- Charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. Responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes.

Administrative Review Board (ARB) - - Issues final agency decisions under a broad range of Federal labor laws, including nuclear, environmental, and Surface Transportation Assistance Act whistleblower cases, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program cases and child labor cases.

America's Job Bank - - Online job database from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in partnership with the states and private sector organizations.

Benefits Review Board (BRB) - - Reviews and issue decisions on appeals of worker's compensation claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act and the Black Lung Benefits amendments to the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.

Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) - - Carries out the DoL's international responsibilities and assists in formulating international economic, trade, and immigration policies affecting American workers.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - - US Department of Labor agency that maintains statistical information about the economy, population, demographics, unemployment, wages, staffing patterns.

Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) - - Ensures grassroots organizations have equal opportunity to participate in existing federally funded programs as they serve their communities.

Consumer Price Index - - Produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.

Dislocated Workers - - Layoff, retraining and reemployment information.

Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) - - Formerly known as the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA). Protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits.

Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) - - A three member quasi-judicial body which hears and makes final decisions on appeals of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs in claims of federal employees.

Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - - Information on programs, assistance, and training opportunities for employers and employees.

Employment Law Guide - - Describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor that affect businesses and workers. Designed primarily for businesses in general industry.

Family & Medical Leave - - Information about the laws and the regulations of The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Major Statutes of the U.S. Department of Labor - - Includes a brief description of many of the principal statutes of more than 180 federal laws most commonly applicable to businesses.

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - - Administers the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions in the Nation's mines.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - - The Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - - Information related to job related safety and health issues, as well as compliance related resources.

Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) - - Administrative law judges from the United States Department of Labor's Office of Administrative Law Judges preside over formal hearings concerning many labor-related matters. The office's mission is to render fair and equitable decisions under the governing law and the facts of each case.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - - Provides leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management (OASAM) - - This office primarily provides internal administrative and management services to the Department of Labor. Two external programs are the Civil Rights Program, and the Contracting and Grant Program.

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP) - - Advises and assists the Secretary of Labor in the Department's activities in economic policy issues, economic research, and regulatory policies and procedures bearing on the welfare of all American workers.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) - - The CFO is the senior financial advisor to the Secretary, Congress, Office of Management and Budget and other stakeholders on the financial health of the Department.

Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) - - Provides leadership, policy guidance and assistance to Departmental agencies in all aspects of using information technology to implement and manage those programs within the Department.

Office of the Inspector General (OIG) - - The Office of the Inspector General serves the American Worker and Taxpayer by conducting audits, investigations, and evaluations that result in improvements in the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of Departmental programs and operations. OIG detects and prevents fraud and abuse in DOL programs and labor racketeering in the American workplace.

Office of the Secretary of Labor - - Biography, photographs, speeches, and press releases about the current Secretary of Labor.

Office of the Solicitor (SOL) - - Ensures that the Nation's labor laws are forcefully and fairly applied in implementing the priority enforcement initiatives of and defending the actions taken by the Secretary of Labor and the program agencies of the Department of Labor.

OSHA Regulations & Compliance Links - - Provides a resource for current OSHA standards and compliance-related information.

21st Century Workforce Initiative - - Ensures that all American workers have as fulfilling and financially rewarding a career as they aspire to have and to make sure that no worker gets left behind in the limitless potential of the dynamic, global economy of this new millennium.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Search - - OSHA's SIC Manual search by keywords to access detailed information for a specified SIC, Division, or Major Group; and browse through the manual structure.

Unemployment Insurance Programs - - Helps cushion the impact of economic downturns and brings economic stability to communities, states, and the nation by providing temporary income support for laid off workers.

Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) - - Helps veterans, reservists, and National Guard members in securing employment and the rights and benefits associated with such.

Women's Bureau (WB) - - The only federal Agency devoted exclusively to the concerns of women in the labor force. The bureau works to improve the economic status and opportunity for equal and profitable employment.

Youth Training Programs - - Information and assistance about various youth employment and training activities.